We all can use more cash business and this is a great way to ask for a referral. Whenever a client acknowledges the value of your work say, Thank you and please don't keep me a secret."  In other words "tell a friend"

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Reno businesses should use the 15% rule when considering barter and trade. Studies done at the Harvard, Warton School of Busines concluded that most businesses could increase their gross sales by15% without increasing their overhead costs. When considering barter establish a number, and then try to average it out over the next twelve months factoring in a 15% increase and then workout a budget on how you plan to spend your new found capital.